Florida Lesson Plans:
The Sumerians

What follows are lesson plans that use Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (2008). There are links to printable versions of the lesson at the bottom of the page.

Lesson Title:
The Sumerians

Objective:
The student will be able to explain why most civilizations are located near significant sources of water.

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards:
SS.6.G.2.4
  Explain how the geographical location of ancient civilizations contributed to the culture and politics of those societies.

SS.6.G.2.5  Interpret how geographic boundaries invite or limit interaction with other regions and cultures.



SS.6.W.2.3
  Identify the characteristics of civilization.

Activities:
  • Brain Pop video:  The Sumerians
  • Mesopotamia assignment on the Sumerians
Materials:
  • Brain Pop video:  The Sumerians
  • Mesopotamia assignment on the Sumerians

Resources:

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